as in information
a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer
All of our customers' information was kept in a database. an online database
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Recent Examples of database
However, two sources with access to political parties’ more sophisticated voter databases said those reflected that Prevost voted in the 2008 and 2010 Democratic primaries.
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Eric Bradner, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
So Koester compiled a database that now contains more than 500,000 missing person searches dating back to the 1970s.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Between January 2020 and October 2021, authorities say, Weiss gained access to databases maintained by Keffer Development Services, which markets a platform called the Athletic Trainer System to manage electronic health records.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Researchers at the University in Taiwan compared objects that were observed in the IRAS database with the data obtained by AKARI to see if there were any movements within that time frame.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 May 2025
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Eric Bradner, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
So Koester compiled a database that now contains more than 500,000 missing person searches dating back to the 1970s.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Between January 2020 and October 2021, authorities say, Weiss gained access to databases maintained by Keffer Development Services, which markets a platform called the Athletic Trainer System to manage electronic health records.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Researchers at the University in Taiwan compared objects that were observed in the IRAS database with the data obtained by AKARI to see if there were any movements within that time frame.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for database
Noun
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After seeing Archway’s ads in the newspaper, Michael’s mother suggested getting more information.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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Related article Where sinking cities are pushing sea level rise into overdrive Rising seas won’t be felt equally.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Listen to this article 4 min Country music's biggest night has arrived.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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“Database.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/database. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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